The Children's Centre at Tyssen in Stamford Hill faces a uniquechallenge as it serves a community with two main faith groups - OrthodoxJews and Muslims. The centre, which is part of Tyssen Community School,recently welcomed its first children, and facilities include childcare,health services, family support and a toy library.
"While the Orthodox Jewish community don't send children to our schoolbecause they have their own, they will use the children's centrefacilities and that's quite unusual," explained Sue Windross, headteacher and head of centre.
She added that the centre had built links with local groups and that itsmanagement committee includes members of the Jewish and Muslimcommunities as well as the local church.
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